. >> right now the jobs picture is bleak across the board these days but for america's teenagers it is even worse. especially for those living in big cities like washington, d.c. however, there's a program out there helping these teens defie the odds. in a story that is new this morning, samantha hayes introduces us to your year up. >> the nationwide unemployment rate for teenagers tops 23% and without the resources to pursue a college degree, opportunities can seem slim. >> my whole thing was i didn't want to settle for less. she had a job with a decent paycheck but wanted something more. >> it wasn't what i wanted to do. i always wanted to pursue a career in the technology program. >> reporter: combing through the newspaper she found an ad for year up, a program that trains young people in six cities including washington, for jobs at some of the nation's top companies. >> young adults can compete and beat pretty much any other source of entry level talent you could hire. >> reporter: the year long program starts with technical classes and basic business skills. >> we have a contract